DeathKnight.info has screenshots of a new achievement system on the World
of Warcraft test realm indicating an achievement system may be on the way in
the upcoming Wrath of the Lich expansion for World of Warcraft (thanks
Computer
and Video Games). Details are a bit scant right now, but the screenshots
give a sense where all this may be heading, as they say: "The layout is really
simple and self explanatory, but what you do with the points is still unknown."

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Seems like Blizzard is going all out to make gear progression as accessible as possible to the greatest number of players, and I applaud them.

Gear progression accessible? You shouldn't get your hopes up. Sure, you might be able to get some titles or other fluff without straining yourself. I have no doubt, however, that if you plan to get anything truly worthwhile from this new system, then it's time to go pathological with the time investment just like before.

WoW is still being designed according to the "old rules" that is governing these games, regardless of how many "ez-mode" allegations people throw at it.

Don't get me wrong though, I'll be the first (or second I guess) who applauds them should they change their mind.